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Been playing storm lately trying to get a hold of his play style and repeatedly found myself in frustration. i constantly would think to my self "How if i have a combined 225% shield buff mechanic on my 732 storm are the enemies melting my shields so quickly?"

So i did some testing, and you wont be surprised what i found.

Come to find out that the shield max buff, for the storm at least, is broken. The amount of shields you have is tied to your armor. If you wanna boost your shields for your storm don't waste time with the shield inscriptions because they literally do nothing. instead go for the armor inscriptions because they raise both your armor and your shields.

Like i said for the storm this is true because on colossus(my main) the shield max works as it should.

So yea i learned that today, and if some of y'all already knew it then good for you, but hopefully this knowledge just helped another struggling storm out their.

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over 5 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by OnePotatoeChip

Bro, this would explain so much. I've got two shield inscriptions on my Elemental Rage of 40% and 70%, two more on an Emergency Power of 95% and 75% and a 40% on my Wind Wall. But I still felt like enemies were taking my shield off like it was nothing. Someone get BioWare in here and see if we can get some info, 'cause that shit's bananas.

Edit: Not to mention my five Storm-specific components, three of which are Legendary, and the extra 30% shield I'd usually go for with my consumables.

Edit2: u/untdrew Sorry to disturb, but is this facts or no?

I can look into it with the team.